Analysis

Brian LungaJanuary 16, 2022

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Banking as a service: a huge opportunity for African Banks

As technology changes the way companies do business around the world, some analysts have predicted that in the not-too-distant future…

times reporterDecember 6, 2021

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Reimagining industrialisation in Southern Africa

The decline in mining output in South Africa over the last five years reflects a broader de-industrialisation taking place in Southern Africa, where the contribution of…

times reporterDecember 2, 2021

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LONG READ: Why substantial Chinese FDI is flowing into Africa

LONDON, (The Southern African Times) – In recent years, China has overtaken the US to become the world’s largest foreign…

Farai MuvutiNovember 16, 2021

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What happens if South Africa’s Energy Company Eskom’s grid collapses?

South Africans are facing another round of power cuts despite promises from Eskom that it would keep the lights on. Unexpected breakdowns and scheduled maintenance…

times reporterOctober 31, 2021

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Will African conflicts threaten China’s business as usual approach?

Growing instability across Africa has focused fresh attention on China’s policy of avoiding internal politics and carrying on with business as…

times reporterOctober 16, 2021

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Why banning financing for fossil fuel projects in Africa isn’t a climate solution

Today’s global energy inequities are staggering. Video gamers in California consume more electricity than entire nations. The average Tanzanian used only one-sixth the electricity consumed…

times reporterOctober 7, 2021

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Is Zimbabwe softening its approach towards crypto?

HARARE, (The Southern African Times) – When Mthuli Ncube was appointed Zimbabwe’s finance minister in September 2018, the country’s crypto…

times reporterSeptember 23, 2021

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How multilaterals exaggerate Africa risk

Without reforms in decision-making at multilateral institutions, African economies will continue to be erroneously branded as poor quality investment destinations. Jeff…